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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st May 2018, 22:17
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Presumably you mean it is sticking in the "on"...

Presumably you mean it is sticking in the "on" position i.e. not releasing fully?

Do you have a rose joint between the pedal bolt and the servo input shaft? Sometimes those can seem quite stiff to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th August 2017, 17:56
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Thanks Mike that's very encouraging. I have...

Thanks Mike that's very encouraging.

I have looked at my spare old (like 20 years old) 22mm master cylinder which has plenty of black sludge in the reservoir so for safety I want to fit a complete...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th August 2017, 11:22
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
It seems that my 23mm Bendix master cylinder is...

It seems that my 23mm Bendix master cylinder is for a Mondeo 2.0L 01- on.

However having trawled back through earlier posts I see that the 22mm Sierra master cylinder seems to be the more usual...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 9th August 2017, 10:57
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Thanks for the quick reply. It is close but the...

Thanks for the quick reply. It is close but the end boss is longer, it has an extra boss underneath and the mounting flange looks different. Will keep it in mind though. Also need to know other...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th August 2017, 22:53
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Having enjoyed the benefits of the dual servo for...

Having enjoyed the benefits of the dual servo for some time I have found when bleeding the front brakes that a lot of black bits have come out in the collection jar. As that usually means wear in the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 31st May 2016, 11:25
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Hi Mike. Yes I would be interested in two...

Hi Mike.
Yes I would be interested in two please. Have sent you a couple of PMs, but on the other forum :ohwell: Peter.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th May 2016, 08:37
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Hi Nigel. No problem and many thanks for this...

Hi Nigel.
No problem and many thanks for this info. I had intended to use a female rose joint to replace my existing female clevis so maybe one of those in 3/8" UNF will be easier to source. Peter.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th May 2016, 22:11
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Mike. Can you please tell me where you obtained...

Mike. Can you please tell me where you obtained your rose joint for the end of the push rod and what the thread is? I will buy two as I want to replace my own original clevis sometime for peace of...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th May 2016, 22:07
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
As I will be helping Happy Dave fit a dual servo...

As I will be helping Happy Dave fit a dual servo soon to his newly acquired Hunter (currently has the Metro one) I have been re-reading all through the earlier posts for this epic project to refresh...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th May 2012, 23:16
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
The Sierra automatic brake adjusters, need the...

The Sierra automatic brake adjusters, need the shoes to be fully "off" so the ratchet engages properly to adjust the mechanism to remove play as the shoes wear. An incorrectly adjusted handbrake...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 2nd May 2012, 13:00
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Slightly off topic but, when I first apply the...

Slightly off topic but, when I first apply the brakes after starting the engine there is a noticable “clonk” from the dual servo. This only happens the once and does not recur until after the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 2nd May 2012, 00:12
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Anybody else got any ideas?[/QUOTE] Is your...

Anybody else got any ideas?[/QUOTE]

Is your master cylinder new or used? I am thinking that there is still residual hydraulic pressure in the lines? Is the return port blocked? Is the hydraulic...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th April 2012, 23:38
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Age and stealth will overcome youthful...

Age and stealth will overcome youthful exuberance! ;-)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th April 2012, 10:30
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
I also have the bolt tack welded to the pedal on...

I also have the bolt tack welded to the pedal on my Hunter. I fitted the dual servo / clevis assembly before I tightened the 4 servo securing bolts. That way there was just enough clearance at the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th April 2012, 18:46
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
I agree with Dennis above. I am planning to visit...

I agree with Dennis above. I am planning to visit Mark and let him have a play with my Dual Servo'd Hunter just as soon as I can fix an ongoing misfire problem on the V8. Currently waiting for a new...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st April 2012, 22:38
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Hi Mike. Maybe wait until other members have had...

Hi Mike. Maybe wait until other members have had a chance to see them installed in our cars at Stoneleigh and also seen our smiling faces :-)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 20th February 2012, 20:45
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Yet another very happy bunny!

Well, after a number of delays and a couple of maintanance repairs on the way, my servo is finally in and the car driven today at last. WOW! I now have the brakes that I thought I should have had all...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th February 2012, 18:21
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
The primary cylinder goes to the rear brakes. The...

The primary cylinder goes to the rear brakes. The Secondary (front) cylinder goes to the front brakes. Both front outlets feed from this cylinder so the pressure is equal to both front brakes. If ...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th February 2012, 22:11
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Another trick is to prise the front brake pads...

Another trick is to prise the front brake pads back enough to get a piece of shim in between the pads and the pistons, then bleed as usual. This worked a treat on an old Cortina that I had as it got...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th February 2012, 22:05
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
No in theory you are right and the Ezibleed is...

No in theory you are right and the Ezibleed is designed to be a one man operation but the fluid only trickles out.
However if you do also pump the pedal it really wooshes out so all air is really...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th February 2012, 16:44
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Hi again Dennis. You have most certainly still...

Hi again Dennis. You have most certainly still got air in your system, in particular I suspect you have still air bubbles trapped in your master cylinder itself. I had a similar problem some years...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th February 2012, 21:27
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Hi Dennis. You need to hold your hydraulic...

Hi Dennis.
You need to hold your hydraulic fluid reservoir up above the highest master cylinder inlet boss, so gravity gets all the air bubbles out, before you start bleeding the brakes. This will...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st February 2012, 21:35
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Hi John. I don't have any meaningful pics of the...

Hi John. I don't have any meaningful pics of the washers and it is now all covered up by the silicone sealant. However the washers should only be needed with an old style pedal box which has a front...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st February 2012, 21:08
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Installation Update

Despite a whole succession of unscheduled events lately that have impinged on this project I have finally fitted the dual servo unit, and very smart it looks too! For anyone else who also has the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th January 2012, 22:43
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Wink Yup! That's what I thought. If the rears had...

Yup! That's what I thought. If the rears had failed it would have given me just one front brake = up the bank, or into oncoming traffic! Scary or what. Good job I found it now.

Attached is the...
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